Clint Malarchuk is a product of Grande Prairie, Alberta and played in the WHL with the Portland Winterhawks before being drafted in the 7th Round of the NHL Draft by the Quebec Nordiques.

Clint was in the NHL between 1981-1992 with the Nordiques, Sabres and Capitals and was named an NHL All-Star.

He also was the victim of one of the most tragic events in NHL history when his throat was slashed by an opponent's skate and he nearly bled to death at the Auditorium in Buffalo. That was one of many traumatic events Clint has experienced in his life and he turned to alcohol to "self-medicate" with disastrous consequences.

Clint also wrote the book The Crazy Game in which he tells stories from the crease but also of his lifelong battle with Mental Illness.

Listen to Clint's interview here, and hopefully you find some inspiration like I did from Clint's story!

About Pedersen Recovery

Pedersen Recovery Inc. is a multi-faceted agency offering one-one-one "Sober Coaching" for athletes, entertainers & public figures battling Addictions & Mental Illness. Founder & CEO Rod Pedersen is a Person In Recovery (01-27-2015), has a Diploma as a Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist, and is a trained Interventionist. Rod is also a Recovery Advocate, and a sought-after keynote speaker in the field. He also hosts a popular Recovery Podcast. Rod is represented by EMJ Marketing.